"After the most disappointing season in Rockies' history, manager Jim Tracy chose stability, bringing back the entire coaching staff as he enters the final year of his contract.

And that sets the stage where the same voices have to create different results.

"To fire guys would be taking the easy way out. It's one thing if we had repeated failure with this group," Tracy said. "We have had success, and we will again. I believe in them."

Even players were surprised that there was no turnover. The Rockies entered Tuesday with a 72-88 record, including a 55-80 mark since May 1. They rank next-to-last in the NL in team ERA, ahead of only the rebuilding Astros. And they are hitting .243 with runners in scoring position, 11th best in the National League.

"There is a sense of loyalty. But I have also watched closely how they have reacted to the (struggles). They continue to work hard and put their egos aside," Tracy said. "To just bring in new coaches would be a knee-jerk reaction."

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